Dating across the disciplines
Caitlin Barr sent six lucky MA students on an interview assignment like no other, with the hopes of setting up at least one new City Journalism romance
Caitlin Barr
Enthusiastic award winning London based journalist. City MA Magazine Journalism student. Previously print editor of RAZZ magazine. Interested in writing about culture, lifestyle, mental health and current affairs.
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Checking out the scran at London’s first Scottish cafe
Fancy a black pudding breakfast roll in the morning? How about an Irn Bru for brunch? Caitlin Barr visits Auld Hag: the first cafe in the capital to bring a taste of Scotland down south.
Seoul food: London’s Little Korea
New Malden is home to Europe’s densest population of Korean expatriates, with an eclectic culinary culture to boot. From bibimbap to bingsu, Caitlin Barr tours the ‘Little Korea’ that’s only a stone’s throw from Waterloo.
Marshmallow mousse? It was acceptable in the 80s
Caitlin Barr decided to recreate some vintage recipes from her grandma’s old cookbooks; she is yet to recover.
fat barbie and me by caitlin barr — THE FAT ZINE
As a child, I can distinctly remember slotting my Barbie into her teal open topped Barbie car, satisfied by how perfectly her frame fit into the seat.
How Capitalism Robs Women of Having Hobbies — Polyester
A piece about the ways in which capital stifles the enjoyment of hobbies and exploring multiple personalities for Polyester Zine.
Transform Quiz
A quiz for RAZZ's TRANSFORM issue.
Before/After Pics
A piece on before/after pics and their detrimental impact for RAZZ's TRANSFORM issue.
Love Island Champions a Sustainable Future
It’s June, which means that most of us have the familiar jingle of the Love Island theme tune playing
on a loop in our heads. Toned bodies, exclamations of ‘got a text!’ and awkward firepit convos abound! But this year, something is different. Instead of the standard violently neon, probably highly flammable clothes made in factories where workers make £3.50 per hour, this year’s islanders are donning second-hand fits thanks to Ebay.
new year, new you?: social media usage
A piece on trying and failing to cut down on social media usage for RAZZ's DISCOVER edition.
Taylor Swift songs as books
Are you a die-hard Swiftie and not sure what to read next? Caitlin Barr recommends books based on their similarities with Taylor Swift songs.
The Self-Care Industrial Complex
A piece on the monetisation of self-care for RAZZ's NOURISH edition.
Bad Adaptations
Film and TV adaptations can be a mixed bag, especially when your favourite books are on the line. Katie Garvin and Caitlin Barr discuss the film adaptations that disappointed them the most.
Bad Boys
RAZZ writer Caitlin Barr answers the age old question: 'why do we love a bad boy?'
Eating Out in Exeter: My Favourite Independent Cafés and Restaurants
If you’ve been a student in Exeter for any amount of time, it’s likely that you’ve take yourself to the Waterstones café for some serious main character time. You may also have sampled the delights of Boston Tea Party with friends or queued outside Pret for a flat white. But how many of the city’s independent places have you tried?
Lockdown Weight Gain And The Pressure To Lose It
When the UK government’s lockdown roadmap was announced towards the end of February, I was thrilled. Finally - nights out, house parties with more than just the 4 other people I live with, hopping on a train into the city and catching a film at my favourite cinema – all the best bits of summers past were going to be legal again in the near future.
Interview: Phoebe Jameson, Online Body-Positive Activist
TW: Discussions of online harassment and abuse, weight and fatphobia
In this interview, RAZZ’s Outreach Officer Caitlin Barr sat down with Phoebe Jameson, an online activist and co-founder of the Speak Up Space, to chat about why we need to start talking about online harassment, abuse and fatphobia.
Societies in Isolation
An article on Exeter's university societies and how they ahve been coping during lockdown
StudyTube: Pens, Post-its and Productivity
If you’re watching a bullet journal tour, an exam season daily routine, or an 8-hour long study with me livestream, you’ve probably stumbled upon StudyTube. This corner of YouTube has been gaining traction for years, with key figures such as Jack Edwards, Exeter’s own Ruby Granger, and Eve Bennett achieving high subscriber rates and millions of views.
Interview: Kia from Nudes By Kia
As part of RAZZ’s SHAG Week, Caitlin Barr had the privilege of interviewing creator Kia, the founder of the queer owned UK business Nudes By Kia, which turns “people’s own nudes into wearable art”. Caitlin and Kia spoke about the genesis of their business, and why they think that reclaiming and celebrating your body is so important.
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